The only drama comes in the waiting, which eventually becomes tiresome.
– Bill Muller,
Arizona Republic,
23 Jun 2007
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He [Winterbottom] approaches his subjects as very, very real, not just fodder for topical films.
– Chris Vognar,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jun 2007
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Winterbottom's gritty sensibility and feel for geopolitical realities is perfect for the film. There's no room for Hollywood gloss - and no need for it.
– Calvin Wilson,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
23 Jun 2007
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Emotionally and viscerally compelling and retains a suspenseful, edge-of-the-seat quality.
– Claudia Puig,
USA Today,
1 Sep 2007
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Knowing how this harrowing story played out in real life doesn't diminish its power in the slightest.